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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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